Monster Jaaaaaaaaaaaaam

That said, it is the event going on downtown this weekend. I don’t know the reason, but this city has a love affair with action-packed spectacles. And we love them in our dome.

See professional wrestling. See motocross. See Monster Jam.

I interviewed Chad Fortune, the dude that drivers the Superman truck, and he told me San Antonio is one of the better Monster Jam stops in regards to attendance and enthusiasm. That it’s a two-day event is proof.

So get your voice all deep and growly and say “Monster Jaaaaaaaaam!”

Here’s a look at the other downtown events. As always, this listing is taken from the Weekender and is the work of calendar goddess “Gran Stefino.”

Frank Caliendo Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. You’ve seen this guy on the TBS commercials as John Madden, George W. Bush, Jerry Seinfeld and even Charles Barkley. He’s also got his own show on TBS, “FrankTV.” 8 p.m. $39.75 at Ticketmaster outlets. Weekender story

“My Body, My House” Jump-Start Theater, Building B, Blue Star Arts Complex, 1400 S. Alamo St., (210) 227-5867. Performance includes choreography by Leonard Cruz in collaboration with Catherine Cisneros and Urban-15. 8 p.m. both nights. Also performed is “Asmarandana: The Fire of Passion,” an Indonesian poem that is usually sung. $12-$16.

San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival Convention Center, 200 E. Market St. Fourth annual festival includes workshops, speakers, performers and hundreds of feature-length, short and documentary films. Begins at 8:30 a.m. both days. Festival passes $65-$75; family passes, $295 (families of five or more). Visit www.independentchristianfilms.com for a complete schedule. Weekender story

Full Blown Chaos Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B, (210) 320-2911. New York metalcore band that released its second CD, “Heavy Lies the Crown,” in 2007, makes a quick return to S.A., having played the White Rabbit in August. Also featuring Bitter End, Dirty Money, Reign Supreme and Trapped Under Ice. $10-$12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Upcoming Rock Bottom shows of note: Killola, Jan. 22

Rodney Carrington Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Country comedian crossed over into film work with his co-starring role opposite Toby Keith in “Beer for My Horses.” His latest CD, “King of the Mountains,” is his first collection of new material in four years. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Don’t bring the young’uns; he works a little blue. $39.75 at Ticketmaster outlets. Weekender story

Retrospect Travis Park United Methodist Church, 230 E. Travis St., (210) 737-0097. Youth Orchestras of San Antonio performs with members of the San Antonio Symphony. The program includes works by Gabrieli, Part, Vaughn Williams and Respighi. 5 p.m. Free.